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Yuval Noah Harariâs connection with India predates his literary stardom. He has been coming here for Vipassana courses since 2001. In a recent interview, the Israeli historian and author also mentioned another aspect of Indian culture â" Bollywood. Harari spoke about it in the context of our notion of love. âMy husband may not like me saying this, but Hollywood and Bollywood sell us a myth about love, which is as far from the truth as the ancient myths of religion,â Harari said. âWhen you are in love, nothing else matters. But even the most blissful romance does not last forever. Feelings change, or jealousy arises, or perhaps your loved one dies. All phenomena are impermanent, including romantic love.â Something to debate with the straight-talking writer the next time heâs in town. Beats discussing theology.

Bollywood Newcomers Who Made An Impact In 2017

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Fresh Faces On The Bollywood Block

26 Dec, 2017This year was not great for new talent. Looking at Mahira Khan as new talent wou ld be like giving singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh the best debutants award in 2016 for 'Udta Punjab'. Here are the newcomers who made an impact this year... (Image: www.imdb.com)

Plabita Borthakur in 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'

26 Dec, 2017Borthakur threw off the burqa to indulge in a spot of shoplifting in this overrated film. God knows what the director was trying to probe. But young Plabita proved a point. One can make an impact in a film that wears the burqa just to throw it off as a fashion statement. (Image: www.imdb.com)

Martin Rey Tangu in 'Tubelight'

26 Dec, 2017Salman Khan's 10-year-old co-star in Kabir Khan's "Tubelight" absolutely stole the show from the superstar. Natural and unspoilt, Martin would have been the perfect fit for Salman's role.

Sajal Ali in 'Mom'

26 Dec, 2017Three Pakistani actresses made an impressive Bollywood debut in 2017. While it would be unfair to describe the s easoned Mahira Khan and Saba Qamar as debutantes in "Raees" and "Hindi Medium" respectively, Sajal Ali playing the great Sridevi's traumatised daughter was a relative newcomer on both sides of the border. This year, we needed new talent to come in from other parts of the world. That's how short-staffed our cinema was in 2017. (Image: www.imdb.com)

Ashish Bisht in 'Shab'

26 Dec, 2017Playing Raveena Tandon's toyboy in Onir's study of love, sex and heartbreak, Bisht brought in a sense of innocence and desperation to his role. There is hope here. (Image: www.imdb.com) Want stories like this in your inbox? Sign up for the daily ET Panache newsletter.You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.Read more onYuval Noah Hararinotion about loveMoviesromancehollywoodBollywood